Program Description

Begin your scientific training in high school and fast-track to a career as a lab technician. Includes 1 year Running Start (9 credits), a paid internship with real-world experience at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, followed by 1 year full-time classes at SCC. Graduates are guaranteed a job interview with Fred Hutch for a lab technician role. 

Certificate of Proficiency (60-61 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

A GPA 2.0 of for all courses in the program is required.

Program Core Requirements (56 Credits)

• BIOL 111 Principles of Biomanufacturing - Part 1 Minimum Units: 3
• BIOL 112 Principles of Biomanufacturing - Part 2 Minimum Units: 3
• BIOL 113 Principles of Biomanufacturing - Part 3 Minimum Units: 3
• BIOL 249 Tissue Culture and Staining Minimum Units: 4
• BIOL 265 Solution and Media Preparation Minimum Units: 2
• BIOL 266 Media and Solution Preparation II Minimum Units: 2
• BIOL 272 Rec DNA Tech Lab Minimum Units: 3
• BIOL 274 Molecular Biology Lab Minimum Units: 3
• BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular: Biology Minimum Units: 5
• BIOL& 260 Microbiology Minimum Units: 5
• BTWRT 215 Business Communications Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 108 Tech & Web Essentials Minimum Units: 5
• CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry Minimum Units: 5
• COL 101 College and Career Success Minimum Units: 3

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• MATH 211 Elements of Statistical Method Minimum Units: 5

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• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats Minimum Units: 5

Electives (4-5 Credits)

Select two of the following courses:

• BIOL 279 Biotechnology Techniques Minimum Units: 3
• BIOL 285 Basics of Bioinformatics Minimum Units: 2
• BIOL 286 Molecular Lab Techniques in Medical Diagnostics Minimum Units: 2
• BIOL 288 Basic Principles of Flow Cytometry Minimum Units: 2

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Where can I go for help?

Program Advisor:

Rachel Rawle biomanufacturing@shoreline.edu

Program Information:

Length of program: 60-61 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency
Enrollment: Fall
Approximate Quarterly Cost: $60-$180 per quarter for lab fees
(in addition to tuition, books, and parking)
Website: https://www.shoreline.edu/programs/biotechnology/default.aspx

Plan Code: BLTLTC45